Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Stantec•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a motivated Civil or Environmental Engineering Project Manager for its Water Sector. The role focuses on water and wastewater conveyance and treatment design, project management, and construction experience. The successful candidate will manage design professionals, technicians, and/or construction quality assurance staff, while overseeing water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction. The position includes coordinating with clients and internal leadership on scope, schedule, and budget; preparing engineering reports and construction documents; and providing engineering services during construction on multiple concurrent projects. The employee will also represent the firm in a local civil, environmental, or water-related public works professional organization. The role works in a typical office environment using computers and sitting at a desk. Field work may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
At least 12 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others or lead teams.
Ability to work cohesively with a diverse range of personalities.
Ability to lead and mentor staff in support of their career development.
Ability to check others' work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budgets and schedules.
Ability to execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
Ability to develop construction cost estimates.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera project and the ability to develop design and construction schedules.
Understanding of client expectations, project budgeting, proposal writing, and invoicing.
Technical expertise in relevant design areas and understanding of various construction methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe/Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
Proficiency in relevant 2D design software; 3D design software is also referenced, with Autodesk and Bentley platforms preferred.
Experience with applicable software may include AutoCAD Civil3D, InfoWORKS, PondKing, StormCAD, WaterCAD, Biowin, GPS-X, Visual MINTEQ, and HADES, in accordance with expertise.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Design, construction, and management experience in Florida.
Proficiency in 3D design platforms, including Autodesk and Bentley.

Responsibilities

Manage design professionals and technicians and/or construction quality assurance staff providing observation and reporting services.
Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Communicate with clients and internal leadership about project scope, schedule, and budget status.
Apply and share expertise in treatment, wastewater collection, water system conveyance, and facility design.
Lead and manage preparation of engineering reports and construction documents, including design drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
Research and understand wastewater and water-resources issues affecting projects.
Ensure project requirements are met in a timely and effective manner.
Provide project oversight, coordination, and problem solving.
Coordinate with staff to provide Engineering Services During Construction for multiple projects under construction concurrently.
Participate actively in a local civil, environmental, or water-related public works professional organization to promote and represent the firm.